It's hard to predict. You never knew what version of James would show up. He needed to be motivated to be switched on and sharp.
Toney was torturing himself (in a fashion because the guy liked to eat a lot and had scant self discipline in regard to nutrition) to make 160 and even in a "what if " scenario imagining him making 160 in 1993 seems far fetched. I'd favour James just on his talent but anything less than a very sharp and fit James Toney gets outworked by Hops at 160. With two great defensive fighters and technicians a KO is virtually an impossibility prime for prime.
I completely agree.James had a habit of training up to the level of his opposition.It is difficult how he would have perceived a Bernard in 93.At his best I agree Toney beats Bernard by close points decision.
